US3139348A
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Banana tray and package
Assignee: Diamond National Corp
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Filing: 1962-12-18
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Granted: 1964-06-30
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Expires: 1982-12-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard F Reifers
- 👤 Thomas B Kennedy
- 👤 William J Hrozenchik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/30; B65D85/34; B65D1/00; B65D1/34; B65D1/36; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/822
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
AN OPEN-ENDED, MOULDED BANANA PACKAGING TRAY COMPRISING A ONE-PIECE, ELONGATED BODY MEMBER COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT, CRESCENT-SHAPED BOTTOM TERMINATING IN OPEN END MARGINS, SAID BODY MEMBER INCLUDING A REAR WALL EXTENDING VERTICALLY FROM SAID BOTTOM IN A CONCAVE CURVE MERGING INTO SAID BOTTOM, SAID REAR WALL HAVING A CONCAVE CURVE ALONG ITS LENGTH AND TERMINATING AT ITS OPEN ENDS ADJACENT THE END MARGINS OF SAID BOTTOM, SAID BODY MEMBER INCLUDING A FRONT WALL EXTENDING VERTICALLY FROM SAID BOTTOM IN A CONCAVE CURVE MERGING INTO SAID BOTTOM, SAID FRONT WALL HAVING A CONVEX CURVE ALONG ITS LENGTH AND TERMINATING ADJACENT SAID OPEN END MARGINS IN TRANSVERSELY SPACED RELATION FROM THE ENDS OF SAID REAR WALL, THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID FRONT WALL FORMING A WEDGE SURFACE FOR SUPPORTING THEREALONG AND DISPLAYING THE BANANAS ON THEIR SIDE TO FACILITATE EXAMINATION OF THOSE PORTIONS NORMALLY SUBJECT TO BRUISING THE STEM PORTION OF A "UNIT-HAND" OF BANANAS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
AN OPEN-ENDED, MOULDED BANANA PACKAGING TRAY COMPRISING A ONE-PIECE, ELONGATED BODY MEMBER COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT, CRESCENT-SHAPED BOTTOM TERMINATING IN OPEN END MARGINS, SAID BODY MEMBER INCLUDING A REAR WALL EXTENDING VERTICALLY FROM SAID BOTTOM IN A CONCAVE CURVE MERGING INTO SAID BOTTOM, SAID REAR WALL HAVING A CONCAVE CURVE ALONG ITS LENGTH AND TERMINATING AT ITS OPEN ENDS ADJACENT THE END MARGINS OF SAID BOTTOM, SAID BODY MEMBER INCLUDING A FRONT WALL EXTENDING VERTICALLY FROM SAID BOTTOM IN A CONCAVE CURVE MERGING INTO SAID BOTTOM, SAID FRONT WALL HAVING A CONVEX CURVE ALONG ITS LENGTH AND TERMINATING ADJACENT SAID OPEN END MARGINS IN TRANSVERSELY SPACED RELATION FROM THE ENDS OF SAID REAR WALL, THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID FRONT WALL FORMING A WEDGE SURFACE FOR SUPPORTING THEREALONG AND DISPLAYING THE BANANAS ON THEIR SIDE TO FACILITATE EXAMINATION OF THOSE PORTIONS NORMALLY SUBJECT TO BRUISING THE STEM PORTION OF A "UNIT-HAND" OF BANANAS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-06-30 | 1967-12-30 | 1968-06-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-30 | 1971-12-30 | 1972-06-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-30 | 1975-12-30 | 1976-06-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |